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The Princess of Wales held an audience with the Royal Navy Ship's Company of HMS Glasgow at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
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The Princess has been appointed as sponsor of HMS Glasgow, a multi-mission warship currently under construction in Govan, Scotland.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales were in Wales today for their first visit since receiving their new titles following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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William and Catherine started the day in Anglesey, an island in the North of Wales. The couple have a strong connection to the island as they spent the first few years of their marriage on Anglesey when Prince William served as an operational SAR pilot.
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Today they dropped in to the RNLI Holyhead Lifeboat Station - one of the oldest lifeboat stations on the Welsh coast.
Some may recall it was the location of the couple’s first official joint engagement in February 2011.
The Prince and Princess greeted members of the public as they walked to the Holyhead Marine Cafe and Bar, where they are met representatives of small businesses and organisations, including the Coastguard and Sea Cadets.
Kate and William then traveled to Swansea, located in the South of Wales. Here they visited St Thomas Church, a re-developed church that supports people in the local area.
The Prince and Princess of Wales met volunteers and operational staff at Windsor Guildhall, who were involved in facilitating the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The couple posted a message of thanks on their Twitter account following the visit.
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On Monday morning, the British Royal Family gathered with around 2000 mourners, including heads of state, at Westminster Abbey to say farewell to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte for the State Funeral.
The family walked in a procession behind the Queen's coffin as it made its way down The Nave of the Abbey.
For this solemn occasion, The Princess of Wales paid homage to the late monarch by carefully selecting an outfit with a sentimental connection to Her Majesty.
She wore a black Alexander McQueen coatdress in a design she first wore in white for the G7 Summit reception and Big Lunch party in 2021, and then to this year's Trooping the Colour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall join Queen Elizabeth II at the Big Lunch Party. Credit: © The Royal Family
Queen Elizbaeth II is joined by Prince Charles, Duchess of Cornwall and the Cambridge family on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour. Credit: © The Royal Family
The piece is a custom version of the designer's ready-to-wear box pleat coatdress. Modifications were made to the collar and double lapel detail. Kate also had buttons added to the front and cuffs. She had the pockets at the hip removed.
Below is a look at the back box pleats.
Kate's jewellery consisted of special pieces belonging to Her Majesty.
The necklace is the Four Row Pearl Choker which the late Queen commissioned Garrard to create from a set of the finest cultured pearls presented to her by the Japanese government in 1975.
The Duchess first wore the choker to a private dinner at Windsor Castle in 2017, celebrating the Queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary.
She wore it again for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021.
The Princess complemented the stately choker with the late Queen's Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings which Kate has worn on many occasion since 2016.
Kate also wore a four-strand pearl bracelet featuring a diamond X clasp.
@Emma4AboutRoyal points out that this is the same one worn by the late monarch, together with the pearl choker and the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings.
It appears to be the same one Kate wore to a State Banquet in 2019.
Today, the Princess wore her hair in an elegant chignon and topped it with a black felt saucer hat featuring a birdcage veil. It is a custom creation by British milliner, Sean Barrett.
On her feet were her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Pumps in Black Suede.
And finally, Kate carried her black suede Stuart Weitzman 'Muse' Clutch and a pair of unidentified gloves with a bow appliqué at the wrist.
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If you would like more details about the service, please visit the royal.uk website. The State Funeral Service and the Committal Service are available to watch on The Royal Family YouTube Channel.
May Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace.
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The Princess of Wales held an audience at Buckingham Palace with the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral. Mrs Zelenska is in London to pay her respects to the late Queen.
The pair last met in October 2020 when the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge held an audience with the President and First Lady of Ukraine on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.
Today, the Princess looked dignified in her black Catherine Walker 'Beau Tie' Wool Coat which she first wore for Prince Philip's funeral.
On Kate's right wrist was Princess Diana's Nigel Milne 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet.
UFO No More suggests the Princess may have worn new black suede pumps, but perhaps they may be her trusty Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps and the shadows are playing tricks with the heel detail.
ID UPDATE (11 NOV 2023): The Princess did, indeed, wear the Aquazzura 'Purist 105' Pumps. We had a closer look when she chose to re-wear them for the 2023 Festival of Remembrance.
Later today, members of the Royal Family will host a reception for Heads of State at the Palace. It's unknown if any photos will be released of the event.
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other working royals at Buckingham Palace on Saturday afternoon for a Governors-General reception.
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These representatives of the monarch from across the Commonwealth Realms have arrived in London to attend Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral on Monday.
Kate wore an Emilia Wickstead midi dress - the 'Jorgie' style in black crepe. 
The Princess accessorized with a three-strand pearl necklace which palace aides confirmed belonged to the late Queen. It appears to be the same one she wore to receive Her Majesty's coffin at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II had a vast collection of three-strand pearl necklaces which Queen's Jewel Vault covers in more detail.
Kate also wore Her Majesty's pearl and diamond "Silver Jubilee" earrings which were originally loaned to the Duchess in 2016.
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On Kate's right wrist was Princess Diana's Nigel Milne 3-Strand Pearl Bracelet.
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On her feet were her trusty Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps in black suede.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Army Training Centre Pirbright on Friday to meet with troops from the Commonwealth who have been deployed to the UK to take part in the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Soldiers from Canada, Australia and New Zealand have gathered at Pirbright to rehearse their roles in the ceremony.
William and Kate met senior representatives of the defence staff and servicepeople from each nation to thank them all for the part they are playing in marking the death of the Queen.
The princess looked dignified wearing her black Catherine Walker military-inspired midi coat.
Thanks to Ann who left a comment reminding me she first wore the piece for the Remembrance Sunday service in 2020. For today's outing, Kate had the tassels removed from the epaulettes.
She paired the coat with her black Lock & Co 'Abney' Hat.
Kate debuted the Russell & Bromley '100Point' blade heel pumps, and carried her black Mulberry 'Amberley' handbag.
The princess honored the late Queen by wearing Her Majesty's pearl and diamond "Silver Jubilee" earrings which were originally loaned to Kate in 2016.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Sandringham House this afternoon to view the floral tributes left at Norwich Gates for the late Queen.
William and Kate stopped to read some of the tributes.
The Prince and Princess then went on a walkabout to greet the public that had gathered outside of the Sandringham Estate.
Kate wore a long black coat over a black midi dress featuring a ribbed bodice and pleated skirt.
The silhouette of the coat appears to be identical to the navy Catherine Walker long wool coat the Duchess first wore in May 2021.
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Here's a closer look at the mixed-media dress.
It appears to be a modified Alexander McQueen piece. The ready-to-wear version has a the same ribbed bodice, stitched waist and pleated skirt. Kate had the crisscross detail removed from the waist. Thanks to UFO No More for the ID.
Kate carried her Grace Han 'Love Letter' Small Top Handle Bag, and on her feet were her Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps in black suede.
The Princess honored the late Queen by wearing the pearl and diamond earrings which were originally loaned to Kate from Her Majesty in 2016. She also wore a cross pendant necklace.
The Sandringham Estate in Norfolk is a royal residence owned personally by the monarch. Queen Elizabeth II would customarily spend the anniversary of her father's death with her family at Sandringham House. More recently, she used it as her official base from Christmas until February. Below is a photo of Her Majesty's last public engagement at Sandringham House where she marked her Platinum Jubilee.
This afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Her Majesty's coffin was transported on a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay-in-state until the early morning of her funeral.
The somber procession down The Mall was led by her children, King Charles III, Princess Royal, Duke of York and Earl of Wessex, her grandchildren the Prince of Wales, Duke of Sussex and Peter Philips, and other senior royals.
The Princess of Wales followed the procession in a car alongside the Queen Consort.
The Princess joined her husband's side inside Westminster Hall where senior royals stood in formation facing the coffin on its catafalque.
Dressed in a black Catherine Walker coat, Kate curtseyed the Queen's coffin before departing from Westminster Hall at the end of the service.
The Princess accessorized with pearl jewelry. Royal women often wear pearls when in mourning - a tradition that can be traced back to Queen Victoria. Kate wore the Collingwood pearl drop earrings, and she honored the late Queen by donning the Diamond and Pearl Leaf brooch which belonged to Her Majesty.
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Kate first borrowed the piece during a trip to Belgium for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele.
Below is a photo of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the brooch in 1999 during a State Visit to South Korea.
Kate's hat appears to be the Jane Taylor Pillbox Halo in black with a birdcage veil. 
She also wore her Gianvito Rossi 105 Pumps and carried her Mulberry Bayswater clutch.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to Norfolk tomorrow to view flowers for the Queen left by well-wishers at her former home Sandringham’s Norwich Gates.
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first joint public appearance since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022.
William and Catherine invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to join them to view the flowers and greet well-wishers who had gathered on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
Below is a collection of photos of Catherine greeting the public and viewing the flowers.
For today's walkabout, Princess Kate wore a simple black sheath dress with velvet trim details.
Gabi on Twitter points out that the design is identical to the blue Jenny Packham dress she wore during a visit to Ballymena in 2019.
It appears she wore her Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' pumps in black suede.
The princess completed the sombre ensemble with her beloved Annoushka Pearl and Kiki Diamond Hoop Earrings.
Yesterday, Kate was spotted driving in Windsor wearing a black Cefinn 'Eva' Blouson Sleeve Fit and Flare Merino Knit Dress as identified by @foundbybojana.
The £280 rib-knit dress features a funnel neck, blouson sleeves and a flared skirt.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of their first day at Lambrook School. They attended a “settling in afternoon” for new pupils and will officially start school tomorrow.
The children have joined the co-educational private school near Ascot in Berkshire, after the couple set up a new home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park.
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